Compare 5/30 and 6/64
5/30 is greater than 6/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
5/30 = 5 × 32/30 × 32 = 160/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
6/64 = 6 × 15/64 × 15 = 90/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160/960 > 90/960 or 5/30 > 6/64
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